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I wear AFO’s (braces that fit under my knee cap and go to my toes) on both legs. Picture a pair of soccer socks, 2 or 3 thicknesses worth, on your foot - only made out of heavy plastic or a similar material. That’s what AFO’s are like.

After 6 years in a wheelchair I’m learning to walk again, and the AFO’s make it possible. The pattern on the material they’re made of is bright colors which I enjoy, but usually have covered up with pants.

My daughter has asked me to walk her down the aisle this September when she and her husband renew their wedding vows, and we’re both hoping I can find a dress that will help hide the bright braces. I’m concerned tho, if I get a floor length dress or skirt, that I’ll trip on it on my way down the aisle. A tea length dress would be a safer bet but would expose the braces.

Anyone have any ideas where I can find brace covers or somehow make something that I can slip over the braces and make them (and me) look a little dressier? Incidentally, nylon hose won’t do it - they’d snag on the metal ankle joint parts.

Any and all suggestions welcomed!

Try one of the cast cover companies,they may be able to help you,I used to wear afos myself,wear kafos now.I hope the wedding is all you & your daughter would wish for.

Maybe tubigrip or another sort of bandage? Use that to cover the braces and use tights (perhaps in flesh colour) to hide the tubigrip?

Or use paint to make the braces all one plain colour, then scrub it off again after the wedding. Emulsion paint should work but it might be worth talking to your orthotist before doing this. Avoid the velcro too as it won’t scrub off of there so easily. (patch test somewhere that is usually inside your shoe to see how it covers the pattern and if it scrubs off properly).

How often do you get new braces? If it’s fairly frequent then you could choose your next pair to go with your wedding outfit and just have plain ones for a few months until you get the next set.

I hope one of these suggestions helps. On the day though, don’t worry about what your legs look like, concentrate on your daughter’s happiness and have a great day.

I just wanted to say im jst messing around when i talk sh1t. i truly am not like this its jst fun and its good to kill some time but i dnt mean anything i say. Anyways america won and deservingly. Enjoy the bragging rights and congrats on the win. As for azulistas 16 nd 10 or whatever my bad if i ver insulted you i bet if we met we would all be cool nd sh1t . All my friends watch eoropean soccer nd very few actually still watch good ol mexican soccer so its good to be able to come to this section and talk about it.

Anyways i hope u guys can forgive me and possibly unblock me lol. nut if not its cool i understand. Chivas <3 till i die!
i never purposely copied a question or made another acoount jst so u guys know lol.
@ jc: calm down bro lol
@ jc: idnt feel like an idiot lol. im still gona talk shit ..

wait are you the guy that copies questions?

eh whatever i forgive you

LoL no ^_^

Huh? Aren’t you a troll?

ooops. My bad. I thought you were a troll.

^
Why did you block me Cruz Azul 16

Cruz Azul!!!!!

Well said man, I think that’s how it should be. I think sometimes we let the passion get the best of us. But at the end of the day we are all rooting for El Tri and we want what is best for Mexico.

well said brotha!

GTFO! Fu**ing Troll trying to apologize and sh*t cause you know you now look like an idiot for talking all that sh*t before the game.

EDIT: Im just saying haha

Talavera CA 16 aka la mas putita blocks everybody that disagrees with him

your in americas shoes from last season erick

I was about to unblock you until you said im still gonna talk ****

Sports betting players following the English Premier League are seeing a number of battles throughout the table, and the three matches that you should check out reflect that. Here is a look at a trio of soccer betting contests that are worth a wager.

Newcastle Swansea City Odds – Friday, 11:30 AM ET

Newcastle is only five points out of fourth place, which means a spot in the Champions League and they carry a three-match winning streak into Liberty Stadium, where they earned a 1-1 draw in their last trip there in February 2010 when the two were in the Championship (England’s second division). The Magpies have six wins and six losses in 15 away matches this season, and they’re very hit-or-miss away from St. James Park.

Swansea have dropped their last three matches and it appears as though the squad is burning out, but overall, it has been a successful first season in the Premiership for the Jacks. If you had told them coming into the season that they would stay up, Swansea would surely be content, but 11th place at this point in the season? They’ll take it. However, eighth to 15th place is separated by nine points and with eight games left to go, anything can happen.

The Jacks earned a 1-1 draw at St. James Park in December and have now drawn two of their three matches with Newcastle, along with an away loss in 2009. This match has “draw” written all over it.

Soccer Betting Pick: Draw

Aston Villa Liverpool Odds – Saturday, 10:00 AM ET

The Reds are in a bad way with just two wins in their last 12 league matches, and some are calling for the head of manager Kenny Daglish, who is a legend at Anfield, but the club is floundering and not even “King Kenny” can rally the troops right now. One major issue with Liverpool this season is that they’ve dropped too many points at Anfield with five wins and eight draws in 15 home matches.

Villa is in 15th place and they’re not out of the woods yet in regards to the relegation battle, as they’re only five points ahead of 18th-place Blackburn. Their defense has taken a beating over their last two games, giving up seven goals in losses to Arsenal and Chelsea. If they’re going to avoid being drawn into the drama at the bottom of the table, they’ll have to shore up their back four and quickly.

Liverpool have won five and drawn three of their last 10 meetings with Villa, outscoring them 16-7 and they came away with a 2-0 victory at Villa in December. However, Villa will be able to pull their defense together and along with a misfiring forward attack, Liverpool will be held to yet another draw at home.

Soccer Betting Pick: Draw

Manchester City Arsenal Odds – Sunday, 11:00 AM ET

In the highlighted match of the weekend, both teams are coming off extremely disappointing results as City had to fight back from a 3-1 deficit to draw 3-3 at home to Sunderland and they’re now five points behind rival Manchester United for the top spot in the league. Arsenal fell 2-1 at Queens Park Rangers and are now tied with their rivals from Tottenham on 58 points, although the Gunners are in third place because of goal difference.

Arsenal have been fantastic at the Emirates with 11 wins and a pair of draws in 15 home matches this season, while City have stumbled away from home with seven wins and four losses in their 15 road games. That will be the difference when it comes to deciding the English champions as Manchester United have 12 wins and three draws in 16 away matches. Great sides are just as dominant on the road as they are at home, and City are still figuring that out.

The Gunners have won five and drawn two of their last 10 meetings with Manchester City, who won the first meeting of the season with a 1-0 win at home back in December. The title race is basically over as it’ll take a huge collapse by United to hand the title to their blue rivals (although it isn’t out of the question and anything can happen), and City have second place sewn up. This will be a test of their mental strength, to see if they can remain focused despite not having anything left to play for. However, Arsenal has plenty to play for and that gives them the online free sports picks.

Soccer Betting Pick: Arsenal

I feel like my parents give us everything we want…

For example:

My sister: she really wants her own computor (shes 6) she wa sasking them for about 2 weeks then one day they just take her to best buy and come back with a really nice touchscreen asus computor that IS JUST HERS!!

my brother: my brother really wanted all of the timbers (soccer team) gear
the thing is it is really expensive a kids jersey in $125 and the sweatshirts are $75 and what do ya know, last week he got it all! Sweat shirt, jersy, shorts,warm ups and water bottle! Thats like $500 spent on an 8 year old

My oldest sister: she turned 17 last month and she wanted to do something special for her b day so somehow she gets my parents to fly her and her 3 friends down to colorado to see her ex bf and go skiing for a whole week. None of us family even got to see her! I bet she was just having sex the whole time..

Then theres me..: i dont think of myself as spoiled or rich until im compared to other people. For instance i told my mom i kind of wanted a nook because and she just goes out and buys one for me the next day. I have no idea why they do this, i feel like they are buyying our love.

Please help!

WHY DO THEY DO THIS?!?!?!

YES!

THINK ABOUT THE STARVING CHILDREN IN AFRICA OR THE POOR PEOPLE IN INDIA!

Idk but consider yourself lucky… I mean, at 19 years old, my parents took over 15k from me that I had been saving up til now…

honestly… you & your siblings sound really spoiled. i could be that your parents are buying their love but i dont know your family. but i could also be that your parents want a better, happier, life for their kids (compared to their childhood)

to me, that’s average spoil. i’ve seen worse.

soccer betting players who follow Major League Soccer know that the reputation of the league is getting better every year as teams are improving their setups and academies, and they’re luring better players to the United States. In what should be an entertaining season, look for last year’s champions from Los Angeles to win MLS Cup No.3.

The Favorites

The defending champion Los Angeles Galaxy (+185) was always going to be at the top of the list coming back into this season with names like David Beckham, London Donovan and Robbie Keane, but the onus may be on a back four that has looked suspect in the early part of the season. Losing Omar Gonzalez was a huge blow to the side. We know the Galaxy can attack, but they have to defend in order to raise their fourth MLS Cup.

Seattle (+500) lost goalkeeper Kasey Keller to retirement, and they’ll be hoping that Michael Gspurning can slot in seamlessly between the sticks for the Sounders, who fell to Real Salt Lake in last year’s Western Conference semifinals. David Estrada has gotten off to a hot start to begin the 2012 campaign, but the Sounders will need goals from other sources as well.

Real Salt Lake (+700) made it all the way to the Western Conference finals before falling to the Galaxy, but they could take a step back in 2012 as a few key players were traded away and they have a slew of young players coming through the system. RSL may not be a smart choice for soccer betting players this season, but they won’t be terrible and will be back on the way up sooner than you probably think.

The Second Tier

The New York Red Bulls (+1200) will get a look with Theirry Henry, who returned to former English club Arsenal and had a dream loan spell with the Gunners, and the Red Bulls will hope that he can bring that form over to the United States; he has looked sharp in the opening stages of the season. But the Red Bulls have a pair of young keepers in Ryan Meara and Jeremy Vuolo, and they’re going to be the keys to New York’s soccer betting chances this season.

Colorado (+1200) took a tumble last season, falling from the level of defending MLS champion to fifth in the West, although they did get to the East semis before losing to Sporting Kansas City. They have a new coach in Oscar Pareja, who didn’t make many changes, but it could take the players some time to get used to their manager’s ways. Like many teams in Major League Soccer, the back line needs to be shored up.

Watch out for Houston (+1200), who lost to the Galaxy in the Cup final and their big story this season is the return of Brian Ching, who is a year older after being exiled to Montreal, but he brings finishing to the table for the Dynamo (they hope, anyway). But if they’re going to reach the same heights as last season, Houston has to improve away from home; nine draws is nice and
picking up a point is always good, but a couple more wins would boost the team’s confidence.

The Longshots

Chicago (25/1) finished the 2011 campaign strong enough that they could be considered a darkhorse bet to win it all after missing the playoffs, and their player to watch is midfielder Rafael Robayo, who goes from box to box effortlessly and with boatloads of energy. He’ll be the link between offense and defense this season for the Fire.

D.C. United (33/1) picked up Dwayne De Rosario last year and almost managed to make the playoffs after an awful start to the season, and with a new contract, the striker should be excited and raring to go. He’ll have some help up front with Hamdi Salihi, United’s Designated Player signing, and they also brought in Robbie Russell from Real Salt Lake to bolster the defense.

De Rosario’s former (and hometown) club, Toronto FC (40/1) has yet to make the playoffs in its existence, and their mission to do it this year took an early hit with the injury to Torsten Frings. But Adrian Cann is back from a knee injury that caused him to miss nearly a year and Joao Plata is one of the most exciting players in the league.

How It Will Play Out

It’s tough to see past any team but the Galaxy in the MLS, just because they have a trio of players in Beckham, Keane and Donovan who can make something out of nothing at any time. In a dream final against Henry and the Red Bulls, bet on the Galaxy in your sports betting book.

Soccer Betting Pick: Los Angeles Galaxy

Soccer sports betting sharps know that all the action at this time of the season doesn’t happen at the top of the table; some of the most thrilling matches that will take place over the next few weeks involve teams at the bottom, trying to avoid relegation, one of the most unique aspects of soccer (and one that should be looked at by North American leagues).

Two of the three English Premier League matches we’ll examine this weekend involve teams trying to avoid the dreaded “drop” as Aston Villa hosts Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers will welcome Arsenal to town. On Sunday, Newcastle will aim to extend the gap between themselves and Liverpool.

Chelsea Aston Villa Odds – Saturday, 10:00 AM ET

Villa sits in 15th place, eight points above the relegation zone, which seems safe, but all it takes is a couple losses combined with wins by the teams below them and Villa supporters would start panicking. Making matters worse, Villa has four wins and six losses in 14 matches at Villa Park this season, and they’re going to be without Charles N’Zogbia and Alan Hutton. They’re also coming off a 3-0 loss at Arsenal.

The Blues won 1-0 at Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday, and now have to turn their attention back to England, where they are in fifth place and just five points behind stuttering Tottenham, although Chelsea missed a huge chance to make up ground on Spurs in a 0-0 draw with their London rivals at Stamford Bridge last weekend.

Chelsea is favored at -107 away from home, while Villa is rated at +300 and a draw at +220. But Villa has held their own with three wins and four draws in their last 10 against Chelsea, and they should be able to do enough to come away with a point at Villa Park.

Soccer Betting Pick: Draw

Arsenal QPR Odds – Saturday, 10:00 AM ET

QPR is right in the thick of the relegation race in 18th place with 25 points, and they were thumped 3-1 at Sunderland in their last match. Djbril Cisse picked up a red card that not only put QPR a man down for the last 35 minutes of the match, but he’ll miss four of the last eight games of the season. QPR fans are also booing Joey Barton and it seems like it’s all coming apart for Hoops.

Arsenal sit in third place, three points ahead of rival Tottenham, and they are on a roll with six straight wins after dominating Aston Villa. That also includes a 3-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League and even though they came up short on aggregate by a score of 4-3 thanks to a poor night in Italy, it was the type of game that gives the Gunners confidence for the title run-in.

The Gunners are -145 favorites away from home, while QPR is rated at +440 and a draw comes in at +250. Arsenal has three wins and two draws in seven matches against QPR, who have three wins and seven losses in 15 matches at Loftus Road and even though they’ll push Arsenal, the Gunners are simply playing too well right now.

Soccer Betting Pick: Arsenal

Liverpool Newcastle Odds – Sunday, 8:30 AM ET

Newcastle is in sixth place, eight points ahead of Liverpool, who have dropped their last two games in the Premiership and are now trying to hold off a slew of teams that are within a handful of points of the Reds. Liverpool could be without Charlie Adam for the rest of the season because of a knee injury, but the major storyline for this match will be the return of Andy Carroll to St. James Park. Carroll made a big-money move to Liverpool during the transfer window in January, and he’ll be booed throughout the match.

The Magpies defeated West Brom 3-1 away from home in their last match and they’re now tied on 50 points with Chelsea. A European spot isn’t out of the question for Newcastle, who sold off players like Carroll and the aforementioned Barton, which angered their fans at the time, but it seems to have worked out for them quite nicely.

Liverpool is actually the away favorite at +140, while Newcaste is listed at +185 and a draw comes in at +225. The Reds have eight wins and two losses in their last 10 against Newcastle, but this Newcastle squad is plenty motivated, especially with Carroll on the other side of the pitch and they’ll come away with the online betting “upset” in this match.

Soccer Betting Pick: Newcastle

Okay so I’m a soccer player (full time center defender) and I bet you can already guess I have massive thighs and calves. So in 5 months (homecoming) I need to work my butt off to get skinnier legs. The only problem is that I don’t know exactly HOW without starving myself to death (which I’m not.) So are there any tips?
Also, I know I’m not going to be a stick and I know I need to be realistic… but please. I need help.

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It’s the hardest way so people don’t always do it, but it’s the best.

DO IT!!!!! gO RUNNING IN THE MORNINGS!

Your body will learn it must become lighter to e more effective at moving.

And your muscles will become “leaner

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soccer betting players following the English Premier League have some midweek action to get through first before a trio of weekend games should make the picture at the final table a little clearer. Here is a look at three matches worth laying a little in this weekend’s soccer betting action.

Tottenham Chelsea Odds – Saturday, 8:45 AM ET

The action kicks off with an all-London affair as Spurs head to Stamford Bridge, where the Blues will be waiting after a midweek visit from Manchester City in what will be a massive fixture on the schedule. Tottenham will get back on the pitch for the first time on Wednesday against Stoke City since Saturday’s FA Cup clash against Bolton, which was called because of the collapse of Bolton’s Fabrice Muamba. It has been an exhausting time for Spurs, who had been struggling and then the tragedy with Muamba (who is coming around), but they can’t lose focus. Going into the midweek game, Spurs were in third place, a point ahead of Arsenal, and they’re only four points ahead of Chelsea in the table.

Chelsea picked up a 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane on December 22nd, and they’ll be favored at the Bridge against Spurs, who have six wins and five losses in their 14 matches away from home and the Blues have a head of steam, especially if they somehow manage to beat Manchester City. Lean towards the home side in this London derby.

Soccer Betting Pick: Chelsea

Manchester City Stoke Odds – Saturday, 1:30 PM ET

Manchester City will be in a foul mood if they drop more points ahead of their trip to Stoke, as they were four points behind Manchester United with a game in hand. The big news surrounding their fixture against Chelsea on Wednesday is the possibility of having Carlos Tevez back in the team since September. City’s former captain has been at odds with manager Roberto Mancini, but it helps both sides if Tevez comes back and suits up for the Sky Blues and he has a history of late-season heroics from his time at West Ham.

Stoke fell 1-0 at Chelsea before heading to White Hart Lane to face Spurs on Wednesday, and even though they’re comfortably ahead of the relegation battle, Stoke has a chance to jump a few spots as they’re on 33 points, which is only six points behind eighth-place Swansea City. There is a lot of time and opportunity to move a lot of spots for Stoke.

Stoke got thumped 3-0 at the City of Manchester Stadium on December 21st, but they’re much better at home than away with six wins and four losses at the Brittania Stadium, while all four of City’s losses have come on the road. Still, City knows they can’t afford to drop any more points and they’ll be the pick to make on Saturday.

Soccer Betting Pick: Manchester City

Newcastle West Brom Odds – Sunday, 11:00 AM ET

Neither of these sides will be in action during the midweek, which means they’ll be rested for this weekend fixture at the Hawthorns, and Newcastle has big aspirations as they sit in sixth place, two points behind Chelsea. The problem is that the Magpies struggle when they’re away from St. James Park with five wins and six losses in 14 away matches and they’ll need to step up their away form if they’re going to challenge for a spot in Europe.

West Brom is 11 points behind Newcastle and they’re in a logjam of eight or nine teams within six points of each other, and a loss can mean the difference between seventh or 14th place at the end of the season. Strangely, West Brom is worse at home (four wins and eight losses in 14 matches) than away (six wins and five losses in 13 matches), so this is going to be an interesting soccer match to pick.

It’s all about who has more to play for and that probably favors Newcastle, who wasn’t expected to get to this point and they’re a little fortunate that they have a fixture like this so late in the season. It should be an exciting game as again, both teams didn’t have to play in midweek and they’ve probably been itching to get on the pitch, but even though they may be the underdogs away from home, take Newcastle in your online betting picks.

Soccer Betting Pick: Newcastle

Individuals entertain themselves in various ways. Some people develop hobbies and play sports, while others choose to spend their free time with their friends, holding collective activities. During my high school years, I have shared common interests with many of my friends. In need of entertainment, we would play card games, go to the local casino, or make small bets on the upcoming soccer game. I would usually win against them, a fact that made me think about taking these games to the next level. The result of mixing business with pleasure was gambling. It’s been a few years since my first bet, and looking back upon my experience, I can see why some people would consider gambling an uncommon occupation for a teenager. Even though some might think they’re fairly good at placing bets, people who experience this occupation learn that it has its negative effects and that everyone who considers a gambling career should be warned.
When the word “gambling” comes to mind, people think about either winning or losing money. Beyond the obvious, gambling is something that can affect one’s judgment and decision-making skills. It can also interfere with relationships, the workplace, or school. Gambling can lead people to do things they have never thought possible, such as stealing money just for gambling purposes, prioritizing bets in favor of payments or bills. People that experience this process avoid taking responsibility for their actions and they become more selfish. The life of a gambler can reach a state of distress and isolation, a difficult time when they even lose contact with family, friends or coworkers. Gambling can make a person miss work, skip school and lose interest in other activities. It affects one’s personality and health, causing mood swings, sleep disorders and stress. Before starting to gamble, people usually consider only the financial aspect of the process, but the psychological factors also need to be thought over.
Most gamblers have the illusion that they can control chance. However, chance is not something that one can manipulate. One’s intelligence does not affect the chances of winning a bet, even though most gamblers think they are using their mind and their skill. Knowledge, experience, and amount of practice are factors that do not determine a gambler’s success because winning is never guaranteed. A professional gambler has the same chances of losing as an amateur, even though “people with lots of experience tend not to panic” and can easily learn from their mistakes (554). Most gamblers will use systems based on mathematics and they have the false impression that their chances are improved, even though luck is still the main part of the game. Gambling is a harmful form of entertainment, and its destructive and manipulative methods are used for exploiting people and their misunderstandings.
The worst down-side of gambling is addiction, and most people don’t know that winning is the main factor that’s causing it. Winning is always exciting, and the thought of accomplishment determines people to try harder, to put more at stake and to get hooked. Usually, people who get addicted to gambling don’t admit the fact that they have become dependent and need professional help. The addiction occurs when persons make gambling more than just entertainment, thinking that they could make a living out of it. When experiencing undesirable feelings such as stress, depression, or loneliness, a gambler is most likely to go all-in, wagering his or her’s entire stake. By losing a bet, an addict will lose control and try to cover the loses by gambling some more. According to one study, even though the addiction to alcohol sounds much more serious, “problem gambling is considerably more common among U.S. adults.” Young adults might think the process of betting is harmless, but they will soon realize that a world of gambling is open to them, especially in countries from Europe where the legal age for such events is eighteen. Gambling can easily become a problem for an addict, but they see it as a solution, an opportunity for reward, and a thrilling game based on taking risks.
Although making money without having to work or having the glorious feeling of accomplishment when winning a bet is exciting, a gambler should be prepared for worst-case scenarios, problems with relationships and the possibility of succumbing to addiction. Even after knowing that the process can result into extreme situations, some people might still be excited by the prospect of easy money. Having a successful career as a gambler is demanding, and even though some persons might actually turn out to be financially successful, everyone pursuing it is immediately sentenced to moments of desperation and regret. Gambling is more than just money. It affects one’s personality, relationships, and social status. In the end, the house always wins.

I just have a few suggestions… Trade out the word determines in “determines people to try harder” with encourages. Most people with any sort of addiction problem do not think they have a problem so you might want to throw that in there. Lastly in the beginning of the paragraph where you speak of going to cassino’s during your free time in highschool and then a few sentences later you say its only been a couple (2?) years since you first gambled is a bit confusing, just try to clear that up, otherwise I think it sounds great…

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Soccer Betting players only have 10 matches left in the English Premier League campaign, and the races at both ends of the table are coming down the stretch, which is going to make for an exciting conclusion to the season.

This weekend’s matchups features a pair of mid-table teams that would love to boost their position, while the new league leaders (and defending champions) head on the road to face a side that is facing relegation. Finally, we have a match between two teams that are stuck in no man’s land, but they love to play exciting soccer and that means it could end up being the best match of the weekend.

Swansea City Fulham Odds – Saturday, 11:00 AM ET

Swansea pulled themselves up to 11th with a massive 1-0 win over Manchester City, who were leading the table, and it was easily the biggest win of the season for the Swans. But now they’ll travel to London to face Fulham, who are tied on 36 points with Swansea after a 1-0 loss at Aston Villa. Fulham will also be out to avenge a 2-0 loss at Swansea on December 10th in the first-ever meeting between the sides. The Swans have dropped eight and won three of their 14 away matches this season, while Fulham has won seven and lost three of their 14 matches at Craven Cottage.

The Swans could have some momentum from their huge win over the big boys from Manchester City, but when they’re away from home, you see how much further they need to go to take the next step in their progress, although their goal for this season was just to stay up and they’ve done that with aplomb. Lean towards Fulham at home, where the Cottagers should be the favored side.

Soccer Betting Pick: Fulham

Manchester United Wolves Odds – Sunday, 9:30 AM ET

United were the beneficiaries of that Swansea win over Manchester City as they went to the top of the table with a 2-0 win over West Brom at home, while Wolves were blanked 2-0 at home by Blackburn and have been outscored 7-0 in their last two games. That may not be the best form when you’re hosting a United team that has won four in a row and hasn’t lost in eight matches. Now that they have a one-point lead over their blue rivals from Manchester, this is when the champions usually prove their worth and manager Sir Alex Ferguson is the best in the business because he can get his players to focus during this critical time of year.

The Red Devils have won six and lost two of their eight meetings with Wolves, outscoring them 15-5, and the last meeting was a 4-1 romp at Old Trafford on December 10th. Both of Wolves’ wins over United came at Molineux Stadium, one of which was way back in 2004, and if they’re going to steal a win over the champions, it’ll be here. But it won’t be this Sunday. United will likely be the favorites away from home, and they’ll roll to an easy victory over 19th-place Wolves.

Soccer Betting Pick: Manchester United

Norwich City Newcastle Odds – Sunday, 12:00 PM ET

Newcastle has been all over the map this season, but here they are in sixth place after a 2-1 loss at Arsenal that left them five points adrift of Chelsea. Norwich, sitting in 12th place amidst a logjam of teams between 33 and 37 points, drew 1-1 at home with Wigan in their last match. Newcastle has been fantastic at St. James Park with seven wins and five draws in 14 home matches, while Norwich can hold their own on the road, picking up four wins and four draws in their 14 away tilts. It’s just a matter of finding that consistency when they’re away from home and then the Canaries can take the next step in their development.

Each side has won three and drawn one of their seven meetings, with Newcastle holding a 14-11 edge in goals and all seven games have gone over the posted total. Both clubs have always looked to attack, regardless of where they are playing or if it was better to stay back and defend, which makes it entertaining for the neutrals. Newcastle will probably be the favorites in this contest, and in a back-and-forth affair, you should lean towards the home side in your sports betting book.

Soccer Betting Pick: Newcastle